CD Reviews

Rebirth

J. M. Zuurbier | Canada | 07/02/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Madonna's 1998 album RAY OF LIGHT was a rebirth in many forms. It had been 4 years since we heard a real studio album from Madonna, 1994's BEDTIME STORIES, before was 1992's EROTICA, so as usual people didn't know what to expect from Madonna. She surprised us all, by returning with this album, RAY OF LIGHT, which is one of her best albums. The album is totally electronica, working with William Orbit she created this sound, which works extremely well here. Since 1994, there had been lots of changes in Madonna. She released the ballads compilation SOMETHING TO REMEMBER in 1995, took the world by storm with her role in EVITA in 1996, and also had a child in 1996, which obviously changed her profusely. As well it appears she found religion in hinduism. All of these changes are brought to light here. She talks about the joys of motherhood on the poignantly beautiful "Little Star", she deals with the death of her mother on the hauntingly beautiful "Mer Girl", she tells it like it is on "Drowned World/Substitute For Love", about replenishing and renewal on "Swim", love and acceptance on "Nothing Really Matters", a sense of longing on "Has To Be". Overall its a complete album start to finish, fans arent/wont be disapointed with this one. The import is worth it for the extra track "Has To Be", which was a bside, its a great track. Overall this is worth checking out, so give it a try."

Has to Be Her Best!!!

G. M. Grena | REDONDO BEACH, CA USA | 06/10/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This has to be her best CD! I orginally checked the USA version out of a local public library here & was quite impressed. Although I don't like Madonna for the way she acts & things she says, I thoroughly enjoy many of her tunes--especially "Frozen", which is the high point of this particular collection. Because the other songs are so likeable (except for "Mer Girl", which is the low point of the CD), I just had to get this import out of curiosity over the bonus track, "Has to Be". In my opinion it was a major mistake to include "Mer Girl" on the USA version rather than "Has to Be". If you like "Frozen", you'll definitely enjoy "Has to Be", so order this CD today! It's terrific!"

From A big Elctronic fan

kobi Apple | Tel Aviv - Israel | 08/10/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Wow for me a big Elctronic fan i just wanna say that it is a great cd . The deep Ambient sound and the beautiful voice of madona make this cd a great Tribue to Elctronic Pop Music its sound Like Depeche-Mode with the Specially vibe of William Orbit"

I didn't think it was possible.

kobi Apple | 01/30/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Can Madonna top herself? Seems so on this one. Maybe we should had seen what was coming from the hint of electronic on Bedtime Story. This CD becomes the soul of Madonna. Excellent work. The bonus track is well worth the extra money. Turns out, it is one of the best tracks on the whole CD."